ADHD Treatment: Mind

Mind-oriented techniques such as behavioral treatment, education, psychotherapy, biofeedback and exercises that stimulate brain activity are well suited in the treatment of ADHD. People with ADHD and their caretakers can also benefit from support groups either directly related to the disorder or for an associated disorder such as alcoholism. Finally, some clinicians recommend limiting certain activities that could worsen the disorder such as excessive video game playing or watching too much TV.

Effect of Psychotherapy on ADHD

Psychotherapy is not the most effective treatment for treating ADHD in children—psychostimulants are. However, psychotherapy is often an important component in the treatment of ADHD in adolescents and...

Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on ADHD

CBT has been shown to be effective at reducing the symptoms of ADHD in both children and adults. In children, CBT can motivate a child to calm down enough to cope with school and other challenges. In...